CVE-2016-4436

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: October 03, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

Apache Struts 2 before 2.3.29 and 2.5.x before 2.5.1 allow attackers to have unspecified impact via vectors related to improper action name clean up.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1009282
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91280
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Third Party Advisory
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-035.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ssg1S1009282
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21987854
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91280
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://struts.apache.org/docs/s2-035.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
5.7%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apache